We are hosting our annual Kickoff to Fire Prevention Week during the October "First Friday" in Downtown Phoenixville. The fire department will occupy Main Street between Bridge and Church Streets from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on October 7th.

In conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” In support ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 18:26, our department was alerted for a BBQ grill fire in the Winding River Development. The caller reported the propane tank was on fire. Deputy, Rescue and Engine 65-1 responded on the assignment. Crews arrived to find a propane tank on fire, connected to a BBQ grill. The fire was extinguished and the tank removed to the yard. Firefighters continued cooling the tank with water for a period of ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 11:06 AM, our department and MICU 85-1 were alerted for a single vehicle crash on Nutt Road in front of Petrucci's. Deputy and Rescue 65 responded on the assignment. Crews arrived to find a single vehicle which had struck a utility pole. There were no injuries. PECO was informed that their utility pole had been struck.

As crews were wrapping up from the crash, they were alerted for an automatic ... (Full Story & Photos)

For weekly training, firefighters practiced climbing and operating on our main ladder, operating saws, and using forcible entry tools such as for opening a locked vehicle.... (Full Story & Photos)

Earlier this week, Phoenixville Mayor Peter Urscheler and U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan gathered with community leaders and first responders to reflect upon the destruction caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida one year ago. Community volunteers, elected officials, first responders, public works personnel and others who were involved with the response and recovery effort were invited to the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The property where our new fire station is located was once a part of Phoenix Steel. During site preparation for the new fire station, a couple large driveshaft gears from Phoenix Steel were found on the property. As a lasting memory to the steel company and the namesake for our town, these gears were placed among the flag poles at the fire station. The gears are set atop a bed of slag rock. Slag ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 2:14 PM, Ladder 65 was alerted to assist Lower Providence with a house fire on Pawlings Circle in Lower Providence. Chief 65 and a crew with Ladder 65 responded on the assignment.

Upon arrival our personnel were assigned to the rear roof. The crew of Ladder 65 placed ground ladders and cut the roof to provide for ventilation.
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At 6 PM, our department and Trappe EMS of Phoenixville were alerted for a vehicle crash on Nutt Road between Buchanan and Wheatland Streets. The report was that two vehicles were involved and one patient's leg was trapped.

Chief 65 arrived to confirm that one occupant was confined in one of the vehicles and that a third, parked vehicle was also involved. Chief 65 requested an additional ambulance ... (Full Story & Photos)